[Leica] We're losing a LUG member

[Philippe]

Alice and I are very much affected by the news Tara brought to us over the last months and we never expected Steve’s condition to deteriorate so fast.

We shared a lot, on list, off list, and in real life.

He has always loved France and studied in Paris at some point. They came over in 2016, and I had the pleasure of meeting him in Paris. And then again last April, they spent a few days at our place, where we really had fun and a feeling of having known each other.

Here are four snaps I took on these occasions.

The world is about to lose "un sacré mec". Kudos for your life Steve, mon ami.

A tribute to the Paris lover
http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Phileica/Les+Gens/Steve-2190.jpg.html

Love the witty humorous spark in his eye here
http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Phileica/Les+Gens/Steve-8085.jpg.html

Taking a rest, but still holding a camera ready :-)
http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Phileica/Les+Gens/Steve-8121.jpg.html

Waving us all goodbye, alas.
http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Phileica/Les+Gens/Steve-2244.jpg.html


Philippe in grief



> Le 10 janv. 2020 à 23:41, Adam Bridge via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> a écrit :
> 
> Hello fellow LUGers,
> 
> Many of you know Steve Barbour, a long time member of the LUG. You probably remember his wonder series of photos of children being treated by Steve when he was in practice down in Phoenix.
> 
> Sadly, Steve is suffering from terminal Parkinson’s Disease which has progressed with extreme rapidity. He is currently in hospice at the University Retirement Community here in Davis, CA.
> 
> Steve isn’t really in contact with the world now. He’s slipping away quickly. But his family wanted the LUG to know that you might remember him in his final hours.
> 
> I’m sure many have fond memories of Steve, his passion for photography, for France, for his dogs, for his patients. He became a good friend. I’ll miss him.
> 
> In the meantime, do remember Steve in whatever fashion you might wish.
> 
> Adam Bridge
> Davis, CA
> 
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